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Summary AStarfieldplayer comes across a rock formation on the moon of Ampere that is eerily reminiscent of Solitude, the capital city of the Imperial Province of Skyrim. While theprocedural generation inStarfieldmay not have received the kind of praise that Bethesda was likely hoping for, the game still provided a rather thrilling experience for players who enjoyedFallout 4’s gunplay. Raiding pirate outposts on random worlds provided a satisfying gameplay loop for many Bethesda fans, even if the underlying systems left a lot to be desired....

Summary Considering thatStarfieldhas been available for a few months now, there are a lot of players out there who are looking for new ways to freshen up the experience. Of course,being a Bethesda title, there are still hundreds of quests that can be completed, and extra activities to get involved with, but not everyone wants to be a true completionist. Some players may just want to have a little bit of fun with the game after completing the main story, or even during a first playthrough when they might be a little bored with the questlines assigned to them....

Summary Bill & Ted’s Excellent Retro Collectionis about to be delisted on the Nintendo Switch’s eShop and PlayStation storefront just ten months after its release. The collection was inspired by theBill & Tedmovies that stars thebeloved actor Keanu Reeves, who is also known for his roles in movies such asThe MatrixandJohn Wick. Reeves is also famous in the video game world for his portrayal inCyberpunk 2077as Johnny Silverhand, a disastrous rock star who takes up lodging in V’s head after a failed heist....

Google Stadialaunched in November 2020, requiring a subscription to its Stadia Pro service. While it’s difficult to discern theStadiaservice’s popularity or success, it’s reasonable to state that it hasn’t been as explosively adopted as Google may have wanted. As excitement for the early months of Stadia winds down, some are seeing it as an opportunity for reflection and some criticism. Even Take-Two’s CEO Strauss Zelnick apparently has something to say about game streaming service....

As has been toted by a mixture of critics and consumers,Half-Life: Alyxis easily one ofthe most innovative VR games ever made. From its immersive level design and realistic shooting to its incredible special effects and detailed story, it’s evidently a big next step for virtual reality that highlights just how much the perspective can add to an experience. It seems, however, that the game might be more multifaceted than even Valve expected, with a new video showcasing just how much can be achieved throughoutHalf-Life:Alyx’sunique set of systems....

Summary Zombie gamesare a common sight in the current generation, but the next big zombie-based IP should make one important decision that could enhance its profile. Of course, there are a lot of things that go into every game, no matter the genre. Gameplay, characters, story, and art direction are all important things to keep in mind. All of this and more helps to make up a game’s identity, which also has an impact on its legacy as a whole....

Summary The New Kid is all the rage in the town of South Park. The main character inSouth Park’s RPG’s is coveted and respected by many of the girl characters. This is a major break from theSouth Parkworld’s dynamics, and it will be interesting to see if the character continues to break franchise expectations withinSouth Park: Snow Day. Fans ofSouth Parkare well aware of the gender roles at play in both the games and television series....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsisat long last releasing in just a few daysfor the Nintendo Switch, and Twitter has created a new custom emoji to celebrate. Everyone’s favorite raccoon landlord, Tom Nook, is getting his very own emoji on Twitter for a limited time. The officialAnimal CrossingTwitter page announced on Monday that using specific hashtags will showcase the Nook emoji. Gamers can use the hashtags #AnimalCrossing and #AnimalCrossingNewHorizons while tweeting to see the loveable raccoon....

Upon the release of Patch 10.1.5, someWorld of Warcraftplayers noticed quite a change with the Glyph of Shadow, which alters the appearance of the Shadow Priest’s Shadowform. The change was originally thought to be a bug, but theWorld of Warcraftdevelopment team confirmed that it was an intentional change, which was quickly praised by Shadow Priests.Unlike the Holy and Discipline specializations, which focus on healing,the Shadow specialization for Prieststurns them into a spell caster that uses Void magic to deal damage over time and keep themselves and other party members in the fight....

While the features side of the Microsoft console have been stellar, with theextremely successful Xbox Game Passleading the way in that department, the line-up of killer games for Xbox has been few and far between. There is one series, in particular, that was once one of the most successful and influential first-party franchises of any of the video game console hardware manufacturers–Halo. And now,Halo Infinitelooks to take the title yet again of the “must-have” Xbox game....

While other franchises had used the increasingly popular episodic structure before, Don’t Nod and Deck Nine’sLife is Strangecontained a special mix of compelling characters, interesting temporal powers, and arresting visuals. These were all combined in a beautifully bittersweet coming-of-age story that madeLife is Strangestand out from its competitors. Players can now experience the first two remastered games in theLife is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection, which lets them fall in love with Max, Chloe, and the cast of characters all over again....

The final trailer forThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwas chock-full of new tidbits of gameplay and lore including the first look at the new design for Ganondorf. While there was a lot shown in this trailer for fans to unpack, eagle-eyed fans may have spotted an enemy famous for its appearance in the originalLegend of Zeldafor NES. What appears to be a Gleeok can be seen briefly towards the end of the trailer, suggesting thatThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomcould be digging deep into the series' past for returning enemies....

Production on Warner Bros. and DC’sShazam! Fury of the Godsis finally underway and director David F. Sandberg has offered a glimpse at the set. Included in the newly released image is a nod to Sandberg’s horror filmLights Out, but unfortunately, fans will never be able to spot the easter egg when they seeShazam 2. ThefirstShazam!filmintroduced audiences to young Billy Batson, an orphan boy who is bestowed with the ability to become an adult superhero by the ancient wizard Shazam....